The New Forest Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The New Forest Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The New Forest Hotel among the 1,154 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 80% | ← The New Forest Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The New Forest Hotel none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The New Forest Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ASHA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Merritts Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| New Forest Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Happy Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Ashurst Campsite Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Oak Tree Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about The New Forest Hotel
What is The New Forest Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The New Forest Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 25 May 2024.
Is The New Forest Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Forest Hotel last inspected?
The New Forest Hotel was last inspected on 25 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Forest Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Forest Hotel compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The New Forest Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The New Forest Hotel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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